Overview

Throughout this Laws (Honours) course from Adelaide University you’ll build a foundation in how the law works – and how and why laws change over time. Research past decisions to understand precedent and learn to analyse and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.

Debate the future of law and explore emerging areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Embrace your social conscience as a champion for environmental sustainability and climate action. Be inspired by engaging, award-winning teachers and leading researchers in areas such as international law as you prepare for an international career.

Learn about the importance of ethics and professional conduct and how to uphold the integrity of the legal system with fairness and equality. Graduate ready to guide strategy and decision-making for small business to large corporations.

Please note: Further study is required to be admitted to legal practice. You will need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which include completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Career opportunities:

Studying law will give you a distinct way of thinking. You could use your transferable skills in business, government or NGOs.

You’ll be ready to approach the bench as a barrister who specialises in courtroom appearances. You might take on a role as a solicitor interviewing clients, preparing legal documents, giving advice, and representing clients in court. Or, perhaps you’ll be a voice for asylum seekers, or people who have suffered injury or financial loss.

A broad range of career options will be open to you, including:

Arbitrator/mediator
Human rights advocate
In-house counsel
Judge’s associate
Law clerk
Paralegal
Parliamentary draftsperson
Policy/Ministerial adviser
Political analyst
Solicitor*
Barrister*.

*To be admitted to legal practice, you will also need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law, Government and Community
Ethics and the Future of Law
Torts
Business and the Law
Property Law
Constitutional Law
Equity and Trusts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115725G

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54900 AUD / year

≈ 54900 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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